The Linux Foundation · 9 hours ago
Senior Event Coordinator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe Linux Foundation is the organization of choice for the world’s top developers and companies to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development. They are seeking a highly-organized and results-driven Senior Event Coordinator to join their Event Services group, responsible for producing global B2B conferences and events, managing logistics, and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Developer PlatformDevOpsLinuxSoftware
Responsibilities
Coordinate event logistics including attendee communications, website management, registration support, childcare, diversity scholarships, attendee swag/merchandise, and security, with additional opportunities to assist with food and beverage, AV, room blocks, signage, space planning, offsite receptions, and more
Work closely with internal cross-functional teams for successful execution of events and to meet event goals and objectives
Manage individual budget lines, with focus on negotiation to reduce costs and get the most bang for the buck and keeping event under budget Partner with other members of the events team to collaboratively execute full events
Copywriting and proofreading for event materials including website, signage, conference guide, email newsletters, and event services client pitches
Work with external vendors on the creation and timely delivery of conference materials where related to responsibilities
Provide customer support to attendees and other event stakeholders pre-event and onsite
Maintain project tracking tools, ensuring up to date status and adhering to deadlines
Handle additional responsibilities assigned by the Event Director
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree and minimum 2-4 years of event management experience, preferably in B2B conference planning or hotel/venue convention services
Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling and communication
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new challenges
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Detail and deadline-oriented
Collaborative, able to work easily with a team
Commitment to improving the processes that you manage
Must have the ability to manage multiple projects/events in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and must be able to work well under pressure
Meticulous organizational abilities and concise and effective verbal and written communication are required; high attention to detail
Previous experience and/or desire to work remotely; ability to manage tasks, time and schedule with limited supervision
Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective; excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble
Client services and hospitality mindset
Strong computer experience - proven ability to pick up new programs and software quickly
Requires overnight and weekend travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 20%
Preferred
Copywriting, editing and/or proofreading skills
Prior experience with Google Docs, Wordpress, Salesforce, Cvent, and Asana
Virtual event experience
Previous experience working remotely
Benefits
Outstanding health benefits
Unlimited PTO
100% 401k match (up to the IRS-defined limit per year)
Travel around the world
Work with a respected, high-performing team that works collaboratively and supports each other
Work from home, forever!
‘Focus Fridays’
And more!
Company
The Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation is an open-source technology that uses using open-source code, tools, and best practices for software development.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Co-Founder, TSC member and Tech Lead @ Amundsen
Stephanie Wigle
CFO
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